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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.87, 703.61 and 277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.87, 703.61 and 277.00 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.87 : 703.61 = 277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.87/703.61 = 277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.87x = 703.61 × 277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.87x = 194,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,896.83/509.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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